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16 hrs ago | Ocala Business Journal

Autopsy: Girl in python attack died of asphyxiation

An autopsy on the toddler strangled in her crib by the family's pet Burmese python revealed that the child died from asphyxiation, authorities said Thursday.

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Thu Jul 02, 2009

OrlandoSentinel.com - Lake County News

Python strangles child to death in Sumter County

A 2-year-old girl was strangled by a 12-foot Burmese python a few hours ago in this rural community just west of The Villages, according to authorities.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

WESH-TV

12-Foot Pet Python Strangles Toddler

The family's pet 12-foot Burmese python strangled a 2-year-old girl in Sumter County on Wednesday, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.

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The Daily Commercial

Wanna be an American Idol? Here's some advice

DAVID DONALD Staff Writer It's time to warm up those vocal chords and see if you've got what it takes to become the next American music sensation.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

St. Augustine Record

Letter: City parking fees need review

Editor: We recently visited The Villages, a retirement community in Central Florida, which has two central shopping districts, neither of which have parking fees on the downtown streets.

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Sat Jun 27, 2009

The Daily Commercial

Don't forget Lake Panasoffkee canals

The Sumter County Commission recently held a session on cleaning the Lake Panasoffkee canals.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

Ocala Business Journal

Free fun for frugal families

Published: Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, June 22, 2009 at 11:21 a.m. Face it.

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Sun Jun 21, 2009

The Daily Commercial

Our Voice: Hits and Misses

Hits and Misses is a weekly opportunity for the Daily Commercial's editorial board to share with readers its views on activities by local residents and organizations or recent decisions handed down by government.

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Fri Jun 19, 2009

The Orlando Sentinel

Same product, different face

S ometimes items are not lost. The packaging may have been given a makeover or a face lift.

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Wed Jun 17, 2009

Deseret News

Thank-you notes gone?

Dear Heloise: I, too, had problems with nonresponses to gifts sent by mail. When the post office started offering delivery-confirmation receipts, I started using them.

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Mon Jun 15, 2009

The Orlando Sentinel

Retired colonel John Rogerson of The Villages attunes life to music

From music to meteorology to molars - you might say that characterizes the storied career of John Rogerson, a retired Air Force colonel.

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Sun Jun 14, 2009

The Orlando Sentinel

Red carpet unrolls in The Villages for 'Oscar night'

The red carpet unrolls at the Savannah Center on Monday for "Oscar night" -- complete with limousine-borne "celebrities," a Joan Rivers -like interviewer and two tall Oscar statues.

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Sat Jun 13, 2009

Bradenton Herald

LWR South plan changes under review

After one commissioner expressed doubt about her votes, the Sarasota County Commission may reconsider amendments to its 2050 Comprehensive Plan in connection with a 5,500-acre project.

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Thu Jun 11, 2009

Ocala Business Journal

Carriage rides offer relaxed tour of Horse Capital

Published: Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, June 8, 2009 at 11:50 a.m. For a different perspective of the equine industry - and the horse itself - this region offers several stops to board a carriage.

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Mon Jun 08, 2009

YourObserver

SMR readies for Villages hearing

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch officials are waiting to find out whether they can move forward with their first major residential development in Sarasota County.

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Fri Jun 05, 2009

The Orlando Sentinel

Docs defend 'free lunch' from hospital

Last week, this column featured a "free lunch" issue. The problem is that doctors at Leesburg and The Villages regional medical centers get them.

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Wed Jun 03, 2009

The Daily Commercial

Foot infections present special concerns for those with diabetes

There's no question that for those with diabetes, life can still be sweet, but it does require special vigilance and care.

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Mon Jun 01, 2009

EurekAlert!

Policy gurus advocate community-based approaches to senior housing

The latest installment of Public Policy & Aging Report evaluates current models of creating sustainable lifelong communities for people of all ages.

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Sat May 30, 2009

The Orlando Sentinel

Lauren Ritchie: 'What ifs' for The Villages in IRS fight

Don't even ask, Villagers. Of course you want to know how your pocketbook will fare in the latest exchanges in the IRS dispute with the government that runs your community.

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Fri May 29, 2009

The Daily Commercial

Foundation CEO announced

Ted Williams has been named the chief executive officer for the Alliance Foundation at Central Florida Health Alliance, which operates the Leesburg Regional Medical Center and The Villages Regional Hospital.

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